Head to head · Yoga & Pilates
CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" vs Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28"
Our top pick and runner-up from Best Yoga Pants for Women in 2026: Soft, Opaque and Studio-Ready, compared on rating and the trade-offs that decide it.
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Top pick
CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28"
Selected variant & sellerCRZ YOGA Butterluxe Leggings 25" Black Small.
Selected listing: CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Leggings 25" Black Small. Seller at the October 17, 2026 check: CRZ YOGA. Other sizes, colors and inseams may be separate variants; check your selection on Amazon.
The Amazon yoga pant we recommend most often, and the one most people should start with.
Pros
- +Closest Amazon fabric to Nulu we have handled, for far less
- +Choice of 25" or 28" inseam and a huge color list
- +Hidden waistband pocket for a key or card
Cons
- −Waistband can fold over on very short torsos during deep twists
Runner-up
Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28"
Selected variant & seller28-inch inseam, Black, size 4.
Selected listing: 28-inch inseam, Black, size 4. Seller at the October 17, 2026 check: Universal Gold Group. This is a marketplace offer; brand authorization is not verified. Check your size, current seller and return terms on Amazon.
Still the reference point for studio yoga pants, provided you treat them as yoga pants and not gym leggings.
Pros
- +Nulu fabric is the softest, lightest material in this roundup
- +Hidden waistband pocket and a wide, non-digging waistband
- +Fully opaque in forward folds in every color we tested
- +Sizes 0–20 on Amazon, with 25" and 28" inseams
Cons
- −Pills quickly if worn for anything abrasive, and sits at the top of the price range
Side by side
At a glance
| CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" | Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28" | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Strongest point | Closest Amazon fabric to Nulu we have handled, for far less | Nulu fabric is the softest, lightest material in this roundup |
| Main drawback | Waistband can fold over on very short torsos during deep twists | Pills quickly if worn for anything abrasive, and sits at the top of the price range |
Choose the CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" if
- You want closest Amazon fabric to Nulu we have handled, for far less.
- You want choice of 25" or 28" inseam and a huge color list.
- You want hidden waistband pocket for a key or card.
Choose the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28" if
- You want nulu fabric is the softest, lightest material in this roundup.
- You want hidden waistband pocket and a wide, non-digging waistband.
- You want fully opaque in forward folds in every color we tested.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Which one did FlexWearLab rate higher?
We rated the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28" 4.8/5 and the CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" 4.6/5 in our Best Yoga Pants for Women in 2026: Soft, Opaque and Studio-Ready. Still the reference point for studio yoga pants, provided you treat them as yoga pants and not gym leggings.
Where can I buy the CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" and the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28"?
Both are sold on Amazon; the links on this page go to the current listings. Add-to-cart links put the item straight in your basket.
Full testing notes
Best Yoga Pants for Women in 2026: Soft, Opaque and Studio-Ready →The yoga pants we'd buy in 2026, from Lululemon Align to CRZ Yoga Butterluxe and Colorfulkoala, judged on forward-fold opacity, waistband, inseam and sizing.
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